Check and balance systems are crucial part of a young and growing democracy in any part of the world.The opposition is part of the check and balance systems in any democratic country.
Opposition plays an integral role in development by keeping the government in check.The rise of opposition in Kenya since the end of multipartyism in the country has been so great.The opposition led by the former prime minister has always been keeping the government in check each time by blowing the whistle to expose any failures.However, the recent truce between president Kenyatta and Raila Odinga could signify the death of a strong opposition in the country.The move by the leader of the opposition to work with the government leaves the country with no strong opposition to keep the government in check.It will not be easy playing a watchdog role on the same government you are working with.Elsewhere, Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, also proposed that all NASA principles should be included in the truce arguing that it would give the country an all-inclusive dialogue."The three of us ;Wetang'ula, Mudavadi and I may have to meet president Kenyatta so that we could also hear from him," Mr.Musyoka suggested.FORD-Kenya party leader, Moses Wetang'ula also expressed their desire to be part of the pact during a parliamentary motion to endorse the pact on Wednesday."Mr. Odinga, Mr. Kalonzo Musyoka, Mr.Musalia Mudavadi and Yours Truly are like conjoined twins; we shall work together to ensure there are no frustrations and the latest efforts towards a united Kenya are not derailed." Mr. Wetang'ula pledged.It was no difference in the senate-house as well as the deputy minority leader, James Orengo, urged the public to join hands and work together."Kenyans are determined to live in peace as one individual country." Mr. James Orengo said.Therefore, with all these opposition leaders joining and promising to work together with the government for a united country, it apparently means the country will be left with no opposition to play a watchdog role.With the recent exodus by the opposition to join the government, the looming death of opposition in the country will soon be pronounced.You can bank this.